Members MetallicaJams05 Posted May 4, 2011 Members Share Posted May 4, 2011 I moved to South Korea for a job in February, and left my guitars at home. I was quite busy the first six weeks, but finally in April I took a trip to Seoul with the soul purpose of getting a guitar. I knew I wanted an acoustic, but wasn't sure which brand, model, etc. I usually play electrics back home (ESP fan). Anywho, to make a long story short, I ended up falling for this Ovation Elite T series guitar. I always buy my gear second hand, so this was my first ever new guitar purchase, and I could not be happier. I love the aesthetics of this guitar, and the neck is the perfect shape for my hand and playing style. Upper fret access is nice for an acoustic, and I love the texture/roughness of the paint. The built in tuner is definitely spoiling me as well...The only negative thing I can say is that I don't have as much drive to explore Korea for the year I will be staying here, because I just want to stay home and play this guitar I will definitely be taking this back to the States with me when I leave... I would like input in one area though. I'm quickly running through songs I had in mind to learn on acoustic, so if anyone has any suggestions, I am all ears. I have been working on things from Pears Jam and Led Zeppelin to Jack Johnson and Bob Marley. Any suggestions would be appreciated. And now, after that ramble, some amateur pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members katopp Posted May 4, 2011 Members Share Posted May 4, 2011 Happy new guitar day!Sorry, no goats allowed in my office... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mike003 Posted May 4, 2011 Members Share Posted May 4, 2011 HNGD!!!! For 25 years my Ovation was my only acoustic. You are lucky. Now they have the Contour bowl for if/when you get fat. Enjoy!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MetallicaJams05 Posted May 4, 2011 Author Members Share Posted May 4, 2011 I'm glad to hear your Ovation served you well for so many years. I'd be curious to see pictures if you have any. Also, I am afraid I'm clueless about the goat comments...Is this some internet humor I am missing out on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mike003 Posted May 4, 2011 Members Share Posted May 4, 2011 Others can explain the goats better than I can. I'm a refugee from the electric forum. Over there you get boobies. Only pic I have right now is kinda dark. Its a '76 Artist Balladeer. ' alt='>'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TESmith Posted May 4, 2011 Members Share Posted May 4, 2011 Congrats on your guitaras far as the goats it is our long standing tradition, to better understand it check out these threadshttp://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?2381860-Why-do-they-use-goats-for-NGDs-on-the-acoustic-forumhttp://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?2132538-why-all-the-pics-of-goats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LiFeStArTs@40 Posted May 4, 2011 Members Share Posted May 4, 2011 I LOVE that guitar. They are $600 new at GC but they one for $349 used at a local GC. I lost bought it on the spot because it sounded THAT good. The only reason I didn't buy it was because that one needed a set up in a bad way. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Queequeg Posted May 4, 2011 Members Share Posted May 4, 2011 Nice git. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hudman Posted May 4, 2011 Members Share Posted May 4, 2011 Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted May 4, 2011 Members Share Posted May 4, 2011 Congratulations. Happy New Guitar Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members panhandler Posted May 5, 2011 Members Share Posted May 5, 2011 She's cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted May 5, 2011 Members Share Posted May 5, 2011 That's one high-tech looking axe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MetallicaJams05 Posted May 5, 2011 Author Members Share Posted May 5, 2011 Thanks for the positive comments guys Has anyone been playing any songs on acoustic lately that have just been fun? I, for one, never get tired of the "Over the Hills and Far Away" opening riff...pure fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldGuitarPlayer Posted May 5, 2011 Members Share Posted May 5, 2011 Thanks for the positive comments guys Has anyone been playing any songs on acoustic lately that have just been fun? I, for one, never get tired of the "Over the Hills and Far Away" opening riff...pure fun! That is a fun riff! Fun is what it's all about for me with the acoustic guitar. I think the "fun" song I have been playing the most lately is Deep River Blues by Doc Watson. It's fun to play and sing at the same time. Of course I do a dumbed down version of it... That's a really cool looking guitar. It's awesome that you love playing it so much. Congrats! What the heck is it made of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Queequeg Posted May 5, 2011 Members Share Posted May 5, 2011 Has anyone been playing any songs on acoustic lately that have just been fun? nope. never did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MetallicaJams05 Posted May 6, 2011 Author Members Share Posted May 6, 2011 That is a fun riff! Fun is what it's all about for me with the acoustic guitar. I think the "fun" song I have been playing the most lately is Deep River Blues by Doc Watson. It's fun to play and sing at the same time. Of course I do a dumbed down version of it... That's a really cool looking guitar. It's awesome that you love playing it so much. Congrats! What the heck is it made of? I'll look into that song, thanks for the tip! As for the construction of the guitar, here is a link to the manufacturer's website, with specs listed. http://www.ovationguitars.com/guitars/product/elite_tx_2078tx_5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MetallicaJams05 Posted May 6, 2011 Author Members Share Posted May 6, 2011 Ok...that song is going to take some work hah...here is a link you might like though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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